Every online query, especially those powered by AI, significantly increases energy and water consumption, experts warn. AI's growing demand is counterproductive to climate goals, with companies lacking transparency on resource use. Individuals can mitigate this by using AI less for simple tasks and making queries concise. While AI integration is pervasive, opting out and supporting eco-conscious search engines are viable choices for consumers to influence the market.

India's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has drawn public scrutiny, the larger water…

A new UN report calls on AI companies to disclose environmental costs by 2030, projecting 945 TWh of electricity use and 9.3 trillion liters of water